My memories of the 2016 Florida Folk Festival come in moments. Like standing beneath the shade of one the Seminole Family Camp structures, listening to the Tallahassee Youth Orchestra as they began a rendition of “Hallelujah.” One student sang, and as the set was acoustic, we all held our breaths and leaned forward to catch…

14 million gallons. Think about that number for a second: 14 million. That is massive, and yet 14 million gallons of water are produced each and every day by the springs at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park! Read the rest on Firsthand Florida Fun.

Barrier islands are an amazing part of Florida’s natural landscape. I had been looking forward to visiting Little Talbot Island State Park for weeks; not only does the park include five miles of pristine beaches, but it is one of the most protected barrier islands in Northeast Florida. Read the rest on Firsthand Florida Fun!